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RED FIVE HOTDOG COMPANY TOFU PALACE CAFE LUCKY NOODLE 591 Willamette St. 541-517-0530 red5dogs.com Serving all-Oregon beef hot dogs, with Northwest sodas and potato chips. 18 different available condiments. Noon-4 pm, M-Th, 11:30 am-2 pm F. Cash only. $-$$ Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Tofu Tia, tofu breakfast, Toby’s Tofu Paté. OG/ LG. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. 207 E. 5th Ave. 484-4777 cafeluckynoodle.com A locally owned, upbeat and contemporary global noodle house that features Italian and Thai cuisine on one dynamic menu. Award- winning specialty cocktails, homemade pasta and gelato, espresso and late night full dinner menu. Serving lunch, dinner and weekend continental brunch. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Lunch served 11 am-4 pm. Dinner 4 pm-close daily. Brunch 9 am-2 pm Sa & Su. “Lucky Hour” specials from 3 pm-6 pm M-W, 11 am-midnight Th-F, 9 am-midnight Sa, 9 am-11 pm Su. MC/V/AE. $$-$$$$ UME GRILL Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving handmade pizza by the slice. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. 1905 Agate St. 541-844-2351 umegrill.com Serving Japanese fusion, including mochi, skewers, and BBQ sirloin. Some OG. Chi-chi dango mochi made to order. Pick-up or take- out. 5:30 pm-9 pm Tu-Sa. V/MC/D. $-$$ RITTA’S BURRITOS VIVA! VEGETARIAN GRILL Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving made-to-order, generously filled burri- tos. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. 12th & Willamette. 595-8482. Grilled veggie dogs, soysages, vegan chees- esteaks and tempeh ruebens. Gluten-free options. Organic tea, coffee and juices. All vegan menu. Some OG. 11 am-4 pm M-F. Cash only. $. RENAISSANCE PIZZA RUSTY’S HANDBUILT COOKIES Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. SAIGON STREET CART 2nd & Van Buren, across from Ninkasi Brewery 550-9292. saigonstreetcart.com Specializing in banh mi, traditional Vietnamese sandwiches served on French rolls and including hoisin-braised pork, pork/ham and tofu options, garnished with pate, pickled carrots, radishes, cilantro and more. Also serving lemongrass chicken, and such sides as pate, chips, pickles and Asian beverages. 12-3pm Tu, 12-3pm, 5:30 pm-9pm Wed, 12-3pm Th-F, 12-5 pm Sa. No cards. $-$$. SARA’S TAMALES Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving chicken and vegetarian tamales, fruit salad. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. SARITZA MEXICAN FOOD Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving tacos, taco salad, burritos. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. SCIACCA’S FOCACCIA Farmers Market, 8th & Oak. 285-6334. Locally baked in FOOD for Lane County’s kitchen using local ingredients. Offering a variety of regular and seasonal flavors includ- ing Scarboro Faire, With Love From Vesta, Thai Pyro and more. Salt from Olive Grand, local beers in the hydration, self-grown herbs. Saturdays at Lane County Farmers’ Market. T.R.E.E., THE Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Crab, salmon and veggie wontons, green salad, Sticky Sticky Tempeh, seasonal wontons and more. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. Saturday Market, 8th & Oak. 686-8885. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org Serving enchiladas, rice and beans, nachos. 10 am-5 pm Sa. $. PAPAYAS ASIAN FOOD CATERING EVERGREEN INDIAN CUISINE 1525 Franklin Blvd. 343-7944. Serving lunch and dinner, traditional Indian dishes. 11:30 am-2:30 pm and 5 pm-9:30 pm daily. MC/V. $$-$$$. ★ Best Mediterranean, Second Place POPPI’S ANATOLIA 992 Willamette St. 343-9661. Serving lunch, dinner: Half the menu is Greek, half is Indian. Kotta Psiti (Greek roasted chick- en), thali platter (selection of Indian vegetable dishes), vegetarian soups and entrées, Greek salad. Wine, beer. Reservations for 5+. Lunch M-Sa, dinner nightly. MC/V. $$. ★ Best Mediterranean TASTE OF INDIA 2495 Hilyard St. 485-9698. 844 E. 13th Ave. Authentic Indian cuisine for vegetarian and non-vegetarian palates. Freshly baked and stuffed roti. Buffet lunch and dinner specials. Tandoori chicken, lamb, seafood. Salads. Take- out. 1337 Hilyard St. 485-7459. www.doughco.com Bakery-style kitchen serving 31 kinds of cal- zones and warm cookies. Everything $6.25 or less. Delivery until 3 am. 11 am-3 am daily. MC/V/AE/D. $. 228-0768 or 988-1828. www.papayascatering.com Specializing in Asian cuisine for catering events: business luncheons, training, weddings, rehearsal dinner, parties, etc. Sample lunch menu: Asian crunch salad, teriyaki chicken, stir- fry noodles with vegetables, steamed rice, cookie tray. See website for a full menu or email yuenlee@att.net for a free price quote and menu ideas. MC/V/AE. $-$$. indian THREE FORKS WOK & GRILL Best Happy Hour: Starlight Lounge international BRUNO’S CHEF’S KITCHEN 3443 Hilyard St. 687-CHEF (2433). www.brunoschefskitchen.com Bruno shops at local markets daily, seeking the freshest quality ingredients to create a proges- sive, exquisite cuisine. Bessie serves with an equally special flair. Menu changes weekly and can be found on restaurant website. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 5-9 pm Tu-Sa. MC/V/AE. $-$$$$. CAFÉ COCONUT 4419 W. Commerce St. (Inside Space Age.) 689-0111. Serving breakfast and lunch: Gyro breakfast pita, biscuits and gravy, pastrami breakfast pita, falafel, shawarma, cheeseburger, porto- bello pita and more. Sides range from crinkle- cut fries to hummus and tzatziki. Thai coffee and tea, cookies, coconut ice cream and other treats. 7 am-5 pm M-F, 11 am-5 pm Sa. V/MC/D. $. COUNTRYSIDE PIZZA & GRILL JUNG’S MONGOLIAN GRILL 2540 Willamette St. 606-4348 www.offthewaffle.com Serving authentic liege waffles, a classic Belgian treat. 7 am-8 pm Su-Th. 7 am-11 pm F-Sa. No cards. $. WYLIE’S FOOD CARTÉ ★ Best Italian DOUGH CO., THE OFF THE WAFFLE 2836 W. 11th Ave. 731-9565. Serving lunch and dinner: Organic chicken and lamb skewers, Hawaiian shrimp plate, pita sandwiches. Vegetarian options. Some OG/LG. 11 am-6 pm M-F. $. Cash only. 1646 E. 19th Ave. 683-6661. Serving dinner: Variety of homemade pastas: Ravioli, lasagna, linguini, spaghetti. Seafood, salads. Wine, microbrews. Take-out. 5-10 pm daily. MC/V. $$-$$$. See Cafés & Vegetarian 4355 Commerce St., Suite 110. 344-7578. All-you-can-eat stir-fried veggies, tofu, meats and sauces. Beer and wine available. Wheelchair accessible. Lunch 11:30 am-4 pm daily. Dinner 5-9 pm Su-Th, 5-10 pm F & Sa. V/ MC/D/AE. $-$$. ★ Best Food Cart, Second Place BEPPE & GIANNI’S TRATTORIA See American HOLY COW CAFÉ WHOLE ENCHILADA Extensive wine list, beer, 7 microbrews, full bar. Reservations. Take-out, banquets, warm atmo- sphere with antique decor. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. 11:30 am-10 pm M-Th, 11:30 am-11:00 pm F-Sa, 4:30-10 pm Su. MC/V. $$-$$$. 2560 Willamette. 485-8489. 3003 N. Delta Hwy. 762-0540. Serving lunch, dinner. Healthy, fresh, pan- Asian food made to order in minutes. Fresh vegetables and spices wok-seared with Thai noodles or white and whole-grain jasmine rice. Pair with chicken, tofu, tempeh, steak or shrimp from the grill. Vegetarian and vegan friendly. Some OG. 11 am-9 pm M-Th, 11 am-9:30 pm F, noon-9: 30 pm Sa, noon-9 pm Su. MC/V. $$. EXCELSIOR INN, RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 754 E. 13th Ave. 342-6963. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner. Pacific Northwest and northern Italian menu with local ingredients. Homemade pastas, fresh seafood, organic meats, produce from Excelsior Farm, desserts. Wine, beer, microbrews, full bar. Outdoor patios, private seating and meeting space available. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Breakfast 7 am-10 am. Lunch 11:30 am-2 pm. Dinner 5 pm-10 pm daily. Bistro/ Lounge open until 11 pm daily. All major cards. $$-$$$$. IZZY’S PIZZA & BUFFET See Pizza LA PERLA See Pizza MAZZI’S ITALIAN FOOD 3377 E. Amazon Dr. 687-2252. www.mazzis.com Family owned, preparing the Italian-Sicilian favorites of Papa and Mama Mazzi. Local products and organic produce from Mazzi’s farm. Serving new and old favorites in a com- fortable, relaxed setting. Northwest and Italian wines, microbrews, imported beer. Outdoor seating. Dine in or take out. Some OG/LG. Wheelchair accessible. Dinner from 5 pm daily. MC/V/AE. $$. ★ Best Italian, Second Place NOLI ITALIAN CAFÉ italian AMBROSIA RESTAURANT & BAR 174 E. Broadway. 342-4141. Serving lunch, dinner: Regional Italian cuisine, fish specials, wood-burning pizza oven, cal- zones, pastas, vegetarian entrées, salads. 296 E. 5th Ave. (5th St. Market). 686-9199. Serving lunch, dinner: Original Italian food based on Ligurian cuisine. Homemade sauce, dressing and pasta. Family-oriented restau- rant. Vegetarian entrées. Some OG/LG. 11 am-7 pm M-Sa, 11 am-6 pm Su. All major cards. $$. 268 madison st., eug. wanderinggoat.com Papa’s Soul Food Kitchen Wants Yo’ BIG ASS To... EAT SOUL FOOD! LUNCH DINNER CATERING Tues-Fri 12-2 & 5-10pm Sat 2-10pm 400 Blair Blvd. 342-7500 WWW.EUGENEWEEKLY.COM • BLOGS.EUGENEWEEKLY.COM EUGENE WEEKLY NOVEMBER 3, 2011 41
